Artificial Nail Enhancements

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What is the basic chemistry of salon products Basically everything you do is based on chemistry. Knowing chemistry can help you troubleshoot & solve common salon problems that may cause your service to breakdown & problem nails for your clients. Knowing your chemical knowledge is extremely important to becoming a great nail professional. Your success depends on having an understanding of chemicals & chemistry.Identify the 2 main categories of nail coatings Coatings are products that cover the nail plate with a hardened film. Examples of coatings are nail polish, top coats, artificial nail enhancements, & adhesives.

Two type of coatings are...Coatings that cure or polymerize (chemical reaction)Coatings that harden upon evaporation (physical reaction)

Describe the basic chemistry of all artificial nail enhancements Artificial nails are used to enhance the appearance of natural fingernails. Tips are applied to the nail plate by nail adhesives. Tip adhesive is sensitive to water and clients should be aware that wetting of the hands unnecessarily might shorten the life of the tips.

Acrylic nails are made from a mixture of a polymer powder and a liquid monomer. The mixture starts to harden after application and continues to cure to final hardness. Powder and liquid acrylics can be removed by using acetone. Using a nail file can help take off each layer of the artificial nail. Nail tips are applied before the nail enhancement & are blended into the natural nail at the seam. Overlays are normally applied to strengthen the tip of the artificial nail.

Gels may be used directly onto the natural nail without the application of a tip for protection purposes. Gels can also be used for repairing broken or split nails.

UV Gels are a fairly straight forward application but the removal is not so easy and tends to take long soaking and buffing.

As with all nail products there is a risk of allergies. They appear to be hard wearing if treated correctly regular maintenance treatments are received.Explain adhesion & how adhesives workAdhesion is a force of nature that makes 2 surfaces stick together. Adhesion results when the molecules on one surface are attacted to the molecules on another surface.

Adhesive is a chemical that causes 2 surfaces to stick together. Adhesives allow incompatible surfaces to be joined. Without adhesive, the plastic film would not stick to paper. Describe the overexposure principle & its application to nail care products Paracelsus, A famous 16th century physician once said "All substances are poisons; there is none that is not a poison. Only the dose differentiates a poison & a remedy."

Basically everything in this world is toxic. Nothing is non-toxic. The overexposure principle is what Paracelsus said. It's the modern-day expression of what Paracelsus learned. This principle is important because it determines the toxicity something has but the toxicity does not make a substance automatically unsafe; instead it just means that people have to learn how to use toxic things in a safely way.Artificial Nail Enhancements

By: Gisselle UriasIdentify supplies needed for artificial enhancements & what they are used for

Supplies for acrylic nail enhancements... Acrylic monomer liquid- the monomer liquid combines with polymer powder to form the sculptured nail.Acrylic polymer powder- comes in white, clear, natural, pink & other colors. The polymer powder is what you apply to the nail plate.Nail dehydrator- Nail dehydrators remove surface moisture & tiny amounts of oil left on the natural nail plate. Nail primer- Used to enhance adhesion of enhancements to the natural nail.Abrasives- Nail file used to pre-blend or file down nail.Nail forms- A nail form is placed under then free edge & used to extend the nail enhancements beyond the fingertip for additional length.Nail tips- Nail extensions made from ABS or tenite acetate plastic.Nail adhesive- Stick the nail tip onto the natural nail plate. Identify the supplies needed for artificial enhancements & what they are used forSupplies for nail tips...Abrasive board- Rough surface that is used to shape or smooth the nail & remove surface shine.Buffer block- An abrasive that is used to buff nailsNail tip adhesive- bonding agent used to secure the nail tip to the natural nail. Nail tips- point of contact with the nail plate.

Supplies used for nail wraps...Fabric- Small pieces of linen, silk, or fiberglass material can be cut to fit a client's nail size & shape.Nail tip adhesive- Used to secure the nail tip or fabric to the natural nail.Wrap resin- used for application to the fabric. Activators- Speeds uo the curing process of resins & adhesives. Describe the importance of preparing the nail prior to any enhancement.Before doing any nail enhancement make sure you & your client have washed their hands thoroughly. That will prevent bacteria from spreading. Oils and other contaminants on the surface of the nail plate can block proper adhesion, and nail oils used during the process can leave residue that may prevent proper adhesion. Therefore scrubbing the nail plate with a high-quality nail cleanser before applying nail polish, enhancements, or other types of nail coatings is essential to a successful service. Excessive moisture can also create poor adhesion, which is why it is important to ensure that nail plate surfaces are dry & clean.What are the safety precautions involving nail primersPrimers that are acid based are very corrosive to the skin & very dangerous to the eyes that's why it's important to use acid-free or nonacid primers. Even all primers should stay away from the skin because it can cause skin irritation or sensitivity. Explain the difference between odorless acrylic products & traditional acrylics products Traditional acrylic products have ethyl acrylic in it as in odorless acrylic products have no ethyl acrylic (methacrylate) which rely on monomers that have little odor. Even though those products are called odorless they still have a slight smell. Traditional acrylic products have a very strong smell to it. Odorless products harden more slowly as in traditional acrylics harden quickly. List & describe the procedure steps for Nail tips Remove polish- start from pinky & toward the thumb.Push back eponychium- gently push back the eponychium.Remove cuticle tissue- carefully remove the cuticle tissue from the nail plate using cuticle remover.Buff nail to remove shine- Buff lightly over nail plate.Size tips- tips need to cover side wall to side wall.Apply nail dehydrator/cleanser- helps improve adhesion Apply adhesive- apply nail glue to the nail tip.Slide on tips- Stop, rock & hold.Trim nail tip- cut the nail tip with a tip cutter.Finish blending tip- match with the nail plate.Shape nail- use abrasive to shape the nailList & describe the procedure steps for nail wraps Remove polish- starting from the pinky to thumbClean nails- dip nails in a fingerbowl filled with warm waterPush back eponychium & remove cuticle tissue from plate- use wooden pusher with a cotton tip & gently push back.Remove oily shine- lightly buff nail plate.Apply nail dehydrator- removes surface moisture.Cut fabric- cut fabric to the same width & length as the nail tip.Apply fabric adhesive- add a drop to the center of the nailApply fabric- put the fabric 1/16 inch away from the side walls & free edge.Trim fabric- make sure it's 1/16 inches away from side walls & free edge.Apply wrap resin- draw a thin coat of resin down the center of the nail.Apply wrap resin accelerator- spray, brush, or drop on wrap resin accelerator. Apply second coat of wrap resin- spread the wrap resinApply second coat of wrap resin accelerator.Shape & refine nails- Use a medium-fine abrasive.Buff wrap nail- apply nail oil & buff to a high shine with a buffer.Remove traces of oilApply polish List & describe the procedure steps for acrylic nails